Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Norfolk County is facing pressing environmental and public safety challenges along Forestry Farm Road and the Lake Erie shoreline. Ongoing testing of abandoned gas wells raises health and safety concerns for nearby residents, while severe shoreline erosion threatens homes, businesses, infrastructure, and natural areas. Addressing these complex issues requires coordinated provincial support and investment.
Where we’re at
FFR Gas wells
Norfolk County continues to face significant environmental and public safety challenges along Forestry Farm Road and the Lake Erie shoreline. Testing and monitoring of abandoned gas wells on Forestry Farm Road are ongoing due to subsurface and surface safety concerns, raising ongoing health questions for nearby residents.
Our ask
Norfolk County is requesting provincial support to:
- Coordinate Cross-Ministry Action on Forestry Farm Road
Collaborate on solutions for the abandoned gas wells, including subsurface and surface remediation work, to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Where we’re at
Lake Erie Shoreline
Severe shoreline erosion along Lake Erie is threatening homes, businesses, public infrastructure, and natural assets. The scale of the issue exceeds municipal capacity, requiring coordinated provincial intervention and investment to protect the community and its economy.
Our ask
- Invest in Lake Erie Shoreline Erosion Mitigation
Provide significant provincial investment to address ongoing erosion, which endangers residents, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Norfolk is ready.
We can grow Ontario, together.
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